Annapurna Base Camp Trekking - 11 Days
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Thulo Travel Services Pvt. Ltd.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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This is a there-and-back trek to the awe-inspiring Annapurna Sanctuary, Nepal’s second most popular trek after Everest Base Camp. From Annapurna Base Camp at 4130 m, you'll wake up to truly one of the most spectacular views you will ever see. The trek begins at Phedi after a short drive from Pokhara and passes through Gurung villages, rhododendron forests, and stunning river valleys set against the backdrop of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks.
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Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 9Trek from Jhinu Danda to Ghandruk Phedi, Drive to Pokhara — This morning, the trail drops down to the river and onward to Ghandruk Phedi where your vehicle will be waiting to take you back to Pokhara.
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Day 1Welcome to Kathmandu — Flying into Kathmandu, you'll have views over the valley, the Himalaya, and the terraced fields below. After completing customs, a representative will be waiting to greet you outside the airport and to guide you through the initial culture shock of Kathmandu’s narrow, winding streets to your hotel.
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Day 10Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu — After breakfast, you may have time to do more sightseeing, relax, or check out one of Pokhara's coffee shops. About 1.5 hours before your flight, you'll be picked up from your hotel and taken to the domestic airport to catch your flight back to Kathmandu.
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Day 2Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Trek to Landruk (5,085 ft / 1,550 m) — This morning we experience a spectacular half-hour ?ight along the mighty Himalayan Range to Pokhara.
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Day 11Depart Kathmandu — It's time to say farewell to Nepal. Enjoy your last moments in Kathmandu with breakfast in a café, a final stroll through the narrow alleys and temples, and some final souvenir shopping. A driver will be waiting for you at your hotel to take you to the airport for your return flight home. It's best to be at the airport at least two hours prior to departure.
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Day 3Trek from Landruk to Chomrong (6,693 ft / 2040 m) — The route now climbs quite steeply, high above the river, through bamboo forest and isolated farmsteads. The teahouses at Jhinu provide a welcome opportunity to stop for a drink and a rest on this long, hot climb.
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Day 4Trek from Chomrong to Himalaya Hotel (8,793 ft / 2680 m) — After dropping down to the Chomrong Khola on steep stone steps, the trail climbs again, initially through terraced fields and then through a forest of bamboo and rhododendron. Today's walk is always either up or down on steep paths which are often paved. Sometimes there are views of the Annapurnas and Machhapuchhare ahead, but often the forest is too thick to allow more than a tantalizing glimpse.
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Day 5Trek from Himalaya Hotel to Machapuchare Base Camp (11,811 ft / 3600 m) — After a steep climb, you soon reach a fire-blackened overhang which has been walled-in to make a small lodge. This place is known as Hinku Cave. The trail rises continually now, as you near the entrance to the Sanctuary. Passing the lodges at Deorali and Bagar, you arrive at the level and grassy moraine platform known as Machapuchare Base Camp.
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Day 6Trek from Machapuchare Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp (13,550 feet / 4,130 m) — You'll wake up and have breakfast in Machapuchare Base Camp and then set out for Annapurna Base Camp. Any living vegetation that you may have encountered on previous days will likely be replaced with snow, rocks, and boulders. Dress warm and take the trail slowly so you can acclimatize to the higher elevation.
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Day 7Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Himalaya Hotel — Today. retrace your steps back to Himalaya Hotel.
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Day 8Trek from Himalaya Hotel to Jhinu Danda (5,840 ft / 1780 m) — Today, retrace your steps as far as Jhinu Danda. In the afternoon, you'll have the chance to relax in the natural hot springs about a 15-minute walk down (and half-hour walk back up) from the teahouse. It's well worth the walk, and there's a small shed to change clothes in and the hot springs have simple cement slabs to contain the water.
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Day 9Trek from Jhinu Danda to Ghandruk Phedi, Drive to Pokhara — This morning, the trail drops down to the river and onward to Ghandruk Phedi where your vehicle will be waiting to take you back to Pokhara.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 10Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu — After breakfast, you may have time to do more sightseeing, relax, or check out one of Pokhara's coffee shops. About 1.5 hours before your flight, you'll be picked up from your hotel and taken to the domestic airport to catch your flight back to Kathmandu.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 11Depart Kathmandu — It's time to say farewell to Nepal. Enjoy your last moments in Kathmandu with breakfast in a café, a final stroll through the narrow alleys and temples, and some final souvenir shopping. A driver will be waiting for you at your hotel to take you to the airport for your return flight home. It's best to be at the airport at least two hours prior to departure.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
What's included in your experience
Included
- International arrival and Departure transfer in a private vehicle.
- Kathmandu to Pokhara and return airfare and airport transfers in a private vehicle.
- Pokhara - Dhampus Drive in a private vehicle
- Phedi-Pokhara Drive in a private vehicle.
- Experienced Certified English-speaking guide and porter during the trek
- 7 nights accommodation in Tea houses during the trek
- Meals on full board basis during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner )
- All required trekking permits, fees, and taxes
- Salary, equipment, and insurance for the staff.
- Kit bags
- Government tax and VAT
Not included
- International flights
Essential trip information
Before you go
This trip can be customize as per your requirement.
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